R-07-07-12-11F2 - 7/12/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-07-12-11F2
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock ("City" ) desires to purchase a
pedestrian bridge for the Old Settlers Park Lakeside Trail Improvement
Project, and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Texas Government Statewide
Purchasing Cooperative ("Buy Board" ) , and
WHEREAS, Contech Bridge Solutions Inc. is an approved vendor of
the Buy Board, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to issue a purchase order to Contech
Bridge Solutions Inc. , Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to issue
a purchase order to Contech Bridge Solutions Inc. for the purchase of
a pedestrian bridge for the Old Settlers Park Lakeside Trail
Improvement Project.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 12th day of July, 2007 .
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NYLE MAXWELL, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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BRIDGE SOLUTIONS INC. Fax:(256)845-9750
www.contechbridge.com
DATE: JUNE 29, 2007
TO: CITY OF ROUND ROCK
ATN: DAVID BUZZELL
PHONE: 512-341-3345
FAX:
RE: OLD SETTLER'S PARK
We are pleased to quote you on the CONTECH Bridge Solution described below. The
floor will be naturally durable hardwood 1pe or Cumaru as specified. This bridge will be
fabricated from A588 Weathering Steel. This will provide a "maintenance free" bridge.
Our truss bridges carry a 10 year limited warranty. Shop drawings signed and sealed
by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas will be provided.
Location: ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
Bridge Type: Connector
Width in feet 10'-0"
Span in feet 100'-0"
Type steel A588 WX
Type floor IPE
Floor thickness 2"
Field splice YES
Number of pieces 2
Dead Load PSF 35
Live Load PSF 85
Vehicle Load LBS. 10,000
Design stresses AISC
Lifting Weight LBS. 41,288
Vert. abutment load KIPS 60.0
Horiz. abutment load KIPS 9.0
Truss height in feet 6
Interior/panel points 16
Toe plates NO
Railing height 54"
Maximum rail openings 4"
Bridge cost delivered $87,738 (BuyBoard price)
Delivery: 12 to 14 weeks (delivery schedule subject to backlog at time of drawing approval).
Bridge will be delivered to nearest location easily accessible to over-the-road trucks.
Teflon slip pads and setting plates shipped with bridge.
Fuel surcharge, anchor bolts, sales tax, unloading, erection and abutment designs not included.
Terms: 2/3 due after production complete, net 30 days after delivery, pending credit approval.
This quote is valid for 60 days. Please call if you have any questions (800-749-7515).
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DATE: July 5, 2007
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - July 12, 2007
ITEM: 11F2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase
order to Contech Bridge Solutions Inc. for a pedestrian bridge for the
Old Settlers Park Lakeside Trail Improvement Project.
Department: Parks and Recreation
Staff.Person: Rick Atkins, Parks and Recreation Director
David Buzzell, Park Development Manager
Justification:
For safety and aesthetic reasons, it is necessary to improve the trail along the Old Settlers
Lake and provide a bridge structure for trail users to access the north-western part of the park.
Funding: $250,000.00
Cost: $87,738.00
Source of funds: G.O. Bonds
Outside Resources: Contech Bridge Solutions
Background Information:
This improvement entails replacing an existing "bridge" and trail segments that will provide
park pedestrians with a safer means of crossing the creek and a more aesthetically pleasing
trail. This part of the park is used daily, with significant use during the numerous cross
country track meets that are held in the park.
Public Comment: N/A